used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A beach makes such big babies of us all!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
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an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading A beach makes such big babies of us all!
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
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the supreme effort one can make
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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A beach makes such big babies of us all!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
chambermaidnoun
a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)
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being joined in close association
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
increase twofold
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dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
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embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
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undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
guest-room
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From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN this annual _Rainy Week_ drama of ours, one of the very best parts I "double" in, is with the chambermaid, making beds!
incidentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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and nothing more
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading A beach makes such big babies of us all!
the act that results in something coming to be
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concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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on one occasion
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
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the one or ones belonging to us
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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Particularly so, I think, in a sea-shore guest-room.
the local environment
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RainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
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on the contrary
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
sea-shore
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From this reading Particularly so, I think, in a sea-shore guest-room.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Particularly so, I think, in a sea-shore guest-room.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
express a supposition
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Particularly so, I think, in a sea-shore guest-room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
unwarrantableadjective
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading But there is always, somehow, such an unwarrantable sense of spiritual rather than material intimacy connected with the sight of a just deserted guest-room.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A beach makes such big babies of us all!
precisely as stated
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past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Once having warned my guests of this occasional domestic necessity, I ought, I suppose, to feel absolutely relieved of any embarrassing sense of intrusion incidental to the task.
any period of seven consecutive days
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in the company of; together with
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